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What is requested on the first day of Christmas, by Bob?

Beer. Doug thought that just "a beer" lacked something, so about halfway through the song it becomes "a beer in a tree".

In the introduction, what does Doug tell Bob to look out the window to see?

Snow. Doug: "Look out the window!" Bob: "Where?...What are you doing?" Doug: "Snow!" Bob: "What? Oh... it the Great White North! And it's snowing... 'cuz it's Christmastime!"

According to Doug, which of the brothers is playing the organ?

Doug. Doug: "By the way, that's me on the organ."

How many of the twelve days of Christmas are "mystery days"?

Three. Christmas day, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day... New Year's Day and New Year's Eve, two Saturdays and two Sundays. Doug: "And three other days, which I believe are the mystery days."

"Five golden ..."?

Toques. Bob sang that part.

How many days are actually sung about?

Eight. On day nine Bob and Doug get lost, and the chorus announces they're on day twelve.

According to Bob, what part of the album are you listening to for this song?

The Christmas part. Bob: "OK, good day, this our Christmas part of the album, and you can play this at your Christmas parties, uh... or to yourself on Christmas Eve if there's nothing better to do."

How many days of Christmas does Doug speculate there should be, because "it's too hard for us!"?

Two. Why not?

What gift does Doug request on the second day?

two turtle necks & turtle necks.

On which day of Christmas does the phrase "in a tree" first appear?

Day Four. Doug adds it on day four, and Bob sings it for the first time on day five.